With the concert and competition season just a few weeks away, let's take a look behind the scenes at what goes...

Let’s start with technical ability. Before a dancer is selected to perform, they must achieve a certain level of technical ability. They must attend weekly jazz, tap and ballet classes. Our senior students take contemporary and body conditioning as well. Some students take additional external pilates lessons to further improve the overall condition of their bodies and ability to perform at their peak. Initial pre-planning is done. Dancers are selected, invitations sent out, logistics considered. Then, the music is chosen. Not any piece at random, but a special piece of music that is perfectly suited to that class or individual performer. The storyline is plotted and routine is choreographed to show off that student, or group of students to the best of their ability. An intensive rehearsal period ensures the choreography is taught and performer is ready to dance at their ve...